Shayla McDaniel

Singer/Songwriter

Knoxville, TN

Shayla McDaniel seamlessly blends hints of jazz with alternative pop.The Knoxville, Tennessee, singer-songwriter has performed at Rhythm N’ Blooms Music Festival, the Cre865 Showcase, Women in Jazz Jam Festival, and live on-air at WUTK 90.3 FM, WDVX 89.9 FM, and WOZO 103.9 FM. McDaniel has also caught the attention of the Knoxville Music Warehouse, who chose her song “I’ll Leave the Light On” as one of the top 16 songs from Knoxville artists in 2016. The following year, fans voted her Knoxville’s Favorite Band of 2017. Her song “Silence” was voted Best Singer/Songwriter Song in the 2018 Knoxville Music Awards. McDaniel's latest release “26 Letters” is now available, and she will continue to play local and regional shows for growing audiences.

I joined Music Biz Besties because I want to learn about the business and connect with other like-minded women.